Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

"But—" Lena hadn't finished speaking when the call abruptly ended.

Lina turned to her and asked, "Was that Chris? Did he need something from you?"

Lena smiled and replied, "Oh, no. Wrong number."

She didn't care about any urgent matter Elijah might have, nor did she need that triple overtime pay.

It was the weekend, a statutory holiday, and Lina was having a prenatal check-up. Lena had to be there with her.

Her phone buzzed, and it was a message from Elijah with a location.

When Lena checked, she realized the location was actually the hospital. It surprised her.

Then another message arrived, with a much softer tone: [Lena, please help me out. My daughter is in the hospital, and I've reached out to you as a last resort. If I've offended you before, please forgive me.]

Lena clenched her hands. In her mind, she could faintly see the little princess holding her hand and calling her 'Madam'.

At that moment, a few nurses took Lina for the next examination.

Lena, separated by the door, asked softly, "Lina, Um... I have a friend in this hospital. Can I go say hello?"

"Oh, sure!" Lina said, "I don't need you here for now. Go and come back quickly!"

"Okay!" Lena agreed and headed to the pediatric department, which was conveniently located nearby, just down a flight of stairs and around a corner.

As she entered the corridor, her eyes fell upon Elijah, who appeared agitated with tousled hair and prominent dark circles under his eyes.

The pediatric department boasted a charming and inviting decor, but the sound of intense crying emanating from within was deeply unsettling.

Lena was startled and inquired, "What's happening?"

pulled her into the ward without

"Nala!"

on the small bed. Despite her tear-stained face, she was stubborn. When Nala threw a tantrum, she looked like a fierce little

the shot!

Chriss!" Elijah's anger was evident as he glared at her. "You behave yourself! I'll spank you if you dare to throw a

on the bed,

glared at Elijah and

it felt like she was holding her past

with a family in the village. The head of the household was a heavy drinker who gambled a lot. He would shout and swear at her when things didn't go

take her medicine, he threatened her

grabbed a broom

suddenly jerked, shivering involuntarily, and hugged

small voice from

Nala gazing up at her with large, teary eyes,

a brief pause, Nala softly touched Lena's face. "Madam, Nala is sending you some strength.

and tears welled up. She had to muster all her strength not to lose composure

you, Nala. I am not cold anymore." Lena's voice unexpectedly turned gentle, even surprising herself. "Nala, can you tell me why

to pierce

that mean you're

looked at her pitifully and pointed at her abdomen.

and a bit of fever, too." A woman who seemed like a nanny explained from the side. "Luckily, it's

called me

throat a couple of times, straightened up, and put his hands in his pockets. He still

head, trying to recall the story of Little Red Riding Hood from her childhood memories. She stumbled through the tale, making some mistakes, but Nala snuggled close and listened

started her on the drip. The once-chaotic hospital ward had now returned to a

while later, Nala fell asleep

asleep, Lena put her down carefully and tucked her in

out in relief once they stepped out. His tie was crooked, his shirt was unbuttoned, and his suit

had no idea might think he was robbed. Lena smiled